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Leonard Kreusch GmbH & Co. KG Zeller Katz Riesling-Muller-Thurgau white blend

Leonard Kreusch GmbH & Co. KG · Mosel · Germany

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Why it’s a great value

It carries a verified 85-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25.

Taste profile

SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

A softly sweet, fruity Mosel white with green apple, citrus, melon and a light mineral edge.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you enjoy off-dry Riesling, easy German whites or lower-alcohol wines with a touch of sweetness.

Why buy it

It is a reliable, approachable German white at an everyday price, and the sweetness makes it very useful with spicy or salty foods.

Best for

Chilled casual sipping, spicy chicken or shrimp, seafood, salads and ham.

Style

Semi-sweet, light-to-medium-bodied, aromatic and fruit-forward.

Drinks like

Off-dry Mosel Riesling, Liebfraumilch, Piesporter Michelsberg and other gentle German white blends.

Experience level

Beginner-friendly, but still recognizable as a classic Mosel regional style.

Pairs well with

simple seafood dishes · grilled chicken · fresh chef salad · hunan chicken or shrimp · smoked pork chops or honey-baked ham · home-style barbecue

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
46-50°F
Decanting:
Do not decant; chill and pour.
Glassware:
Standard white wine glass.
Drink or cellar:
Drink young/current release; not intended for long cellaring.
After opening:
Refrigerate after opening and enjoy within 3-5 days.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

Leonard Kreusch Zeller Schwarze Katz is a gently sweet Mosel white blend of Riesling and Muller-Thurgau, with citrus, green apple, pear, honeydew melon and a light mineral finish. It is easygoing, low in alcohol and especially friendly with seafood, chicken, barbecue and spicy dishes.

Wine details

Type
white
Varietal
Riesling-Muller-Thurgau white blend
Grapes
Riesling, Muller-Thurgau
Producer
Leonard Kreusch GmbH & Co. KG
Country
Germany
Region
Mosel
Appellation
Mosel; Zeller Schwarze Katz Grosslage
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
9.5%

Details last verified September 24, 2026

Winemaking details ›
Vineyard source:
Grapes come from vineyards in and around the village of Zell, the Grosslage known as Zeller Schwarze Katz.
About the winery · Leonard Kreusch GmbH & Co. KG ›

Leonard Kreusch was founded in 1897 and began as a small Mosel Weingut. The family later built an export presence in the United States after Prohibition and established Leonard Kreusch, Inc. in New Jersey in 1950. Today the fourth generation of the Kreusch family offers German wines from the Mosel and Rhine regions under the Leonard Kreusch label. The company is based in the Trier area and focuses on classic regional Qualitätswein and Prädikatswein styles.

Critic reviews

85/100Wine Enthusiast

“Easy drinking, semisweet blend of Muller-Thurgau and Riesling with ripe fruit and sunny lemon acidity.”

Reviewed: Leonard Kreusch 2020 Zeller Schwartze Katz White (2020) — Anna Lee C. Iijima, 2021-12-01 · source

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Frequently asked questions

Is Leonard Kreusch GmbH & Co. KG Zeller Katz Riesling-Muller-Thurgau white blend dry or sweet?
Leonard Kreusch GmbH & Co. KG Zeller Katz Riesling-Muller-Thurgau white blend is sweet; its sweetness rating is 4 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
What does Leonard Kreusch GmbH & Co. KG Zeller Katz Riesling-Muller-Thurgau white blend taste like?
A softly sweet, fruity Mosel white with green apple, citrus, melon and a light mineral edge.
What food pairs with Leonard Kreusch GmbH & Co. KG Zeller Katz Riesling-Muller-Thurgau white blend?
It pairs well with simple seafood dishes, grilled chicken, fresh chef salad, Hunan chicken or shrimp and smoked pork chops or honey-baked ham.
How should I serve Leonard Kreusch GmbH & Co. KG Zeller Katz Riesling-Muller-Thurgau white blend?
Serve at 46-50°F. Do not decant; chill and pour. Glass: Standard white wine glass.
Is Leonard Kreusch GmbH & Co. KG Zeller Katz Riesling-Muller-Thurgau white blend a good value?
At $6.99 it carries a verified 85-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Leonard Kreusch GmbH & Co. KG Zeller Katz Riesling-Muller-Thurgau white blend?
750 ml bottle, 9.5% alcohol by volume.